By adding
Trigeminal Neuralgia to your health topic list this will also open doors for
all neuralgia and facial pain disorders!

It will create awareness,
access to resources and create opportunities for funding & research.

TN
is...characterized by episodes of intense pain in the face originating from the
Trigeminal Nerve. The pain felt is the most excruciating known to man, Hence
why it is called the "Suicide Disease".

This condition is so rare that only 1 in 20,000 people have it. But that number
could be higher due to misdiagnosis. Women than man are more likely to be
effected. Usually those older than 50 are diagnosed, but you can have it as
young as 3 yrs old!

People
signing this petition are supportingOct.
7th as the official International Awareness Dayfor Trigeminal Neuralgia and Facial
Pain Disorders.

We
must inform people of what TN is, it's characteristic, symptoms &
treatments.

Joining
our voices together, we can be heard around the world!

NO $$ needed for your signature on this petition just your name,
email address, then hit the "Sign Now" button and close out.

The
International TN Awareness Ribbon is available for your purchase, with funds
going to the above Facial Pain Association and the below Facing Facial Pain
Research Foundation to do research for a CURE.

Links

Discussion

Jennifer CrossleyI suffer from Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia. My mother and my great-grandmother suffered from Type I Trigeminal Neuralgia.
There is a serious lack of knowledge in the medical community about this disorder, especially in the dental field, which is the first line of defense. Many sufferers end up in the dental chair and under go many unnecessary and expensive procedures only to be left in more pain and with no answers.

Colleen SedoraSupporting JJ!!!!! Please sign and get the recognition and the necessary support and awareness for all TN patients.

Kathy ZabanehMore awareness will hopefully bring more research which may help many of us who could use hope for a cure.

Recent signatures

Petition highlights

The International Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Fighters give thanks to all those that are participating in the 2014 "Light Up Teal" 2nd Annual International Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day on October 7th 2014!
Please see: http://www.tnnme.com/2014-light-up-teal.html

Jennifer Crossley1425422100March 3, 2015 5:35 PMI suffer from Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia. My mother and my great-grandmother suffered from Type I Trigeminal Neuralgia.
There is a serious lack of knowledge in the medical community about this disorder, especially in the dental field, which is the first line of defense. Many sufferers end up in the dental chair and under go many unnecessary and expensive procedures only to be left in more pain and with no answers.

Doug Hefenfinger1425422100March 3, 2015 5:35 PMMy wife has been suffering with TN for years. It has changed everything in her life, especially family and friends. She is the strongest person I know, she is my hero !!!!!

Debbie Morley1425422100March 3, 2015 5:35 PMAs a sufferer of TN since 2007 and currently experiencing my worse flare up of it, I want to raise awareness of this horrendous and debilitating condition. Quick diagnosis is essential for those who suffer from TN. We need to find a cure so we can be pain free.

The International Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Fighters give thanks to all those that are participating in the 2014 "Light Up Teal" 2nd Annual International Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day on October 7th 2014!
Please see: http://www.tnnme.com/2014-light-up-teal.html